carrot

Example Sentences

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The carrot was dangled in front of Manchester City - how would they react to Arsenal's shock loss on Saturday?

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

An 80-year-old man celebrated his birthday by commissioning a 6,000-pound carrot cake.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

“I’d much prefer the carrot, but I’m not afraid of the stick,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

It accumulated in higher concentrations throughout the plant, including the edible carrot roots, tomato fruits, and lettuce leaves.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

After grabbing the carrot, Paganini dragged it back under the couch and devoured his prize.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser